South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has cut short his attendance at the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent protests at home.
Police fired rubber bullets today to break up crowds of protesters shortly before he was due to arrive in the troubled North West province.
Clashes have taken place in the area where protesters are demanding jobs, housing and an end to corruption.
Shops have been looted, roads barricaded and vehicles set alight.
According to BBC News, protests erupted North West province on Wednesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of provincial Premier Supra Mahumapelo – a member of Mr. Ramaphosa’s governing African National Congress (ANC).
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